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Describe a person who shows his or her feelings very openly: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who the person is
  • How they show their feelings
  • When/where you noticed this
  • And explain how you feel about it
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Cue 1:Who the person is

  • Introduce the person clearly, mentioning their relationship to you.
  • Provide a brief background about them to give context.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my younger sister, Priya. She is 22 years old and is currently studying in college. Priya has always been very expressive, and her emotions are always visible on her face.

Cue 2:How they show their feelings

  • Describe specific actions or behaviors that demonstrate how they express their emotions.
  • Use examples to illustrate their openness in showing feelings.

Example

Priya shows her feelings very openly, whether she is happy or sad. For instance, when she is excited about something, she jumps up and down and often hugs everyone around her. On the other hand, if she is upset, she doesn’t hesitate to cry and talk about what’s bothering her. This openness makes it easy for us to understand her emotions.

Cue 3:When/where you noticed this

  • Share a specific incident or situation where you observed this behavior.
  • Explain the setting and how it impacted your understanding of the person.

Example

I first noticed this during her birthday party last year. She received a surprise gift from our parents, and her reaction was priceless. She burst into tears of joy and thanked them repeatedly, which made everyone in the room feel the love and happiness she was experiencing.

Cue 4:And explain how you feel about it

  • Share your personal feelings about their openness in expressing emotions.
  • Reflect on how it affects your relationship with them.

Example

I really admire Priya for being so open with her feelings. It makes our relationship stronger because I feel I can be honest with her too. Her ability to express herself encourages me to share my emotions more freely, which has improved our bond significantly.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Priya's openness in showing her feelings is something I deeply appreciate. It not only makes her a joyful person to be around but also inspires those around her to express their emotions more freely. I believe that being open about feelings is essential for healthy relationships.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Being Too Vague

    Candidates often provide unclear descriptions of the person or their feelings, which can confuse the listener. Specific details are essential for a strong response.

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    Tip

    Use specific examples and anecdotes to illustrate how the person shows their feelings. This will make your answer more engaging and clear.

    2: Lack of Personal Connection

    Failing to express personal feelings about the person can make the response feel flat. It's important to convey your emotional connection to the individual.

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    Tip

    Share your own feelings and experiences related to the person. Explain how their openness affects you personally to add depth to your answer.

    Ignoring the Cues

    Some candidates overlook the cue prompts, leading to incomplete answers. Each cue is designed to help structure your response effectively.

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    Tip

    Make sure to address each cue in your response. Organize your answer by following the order of the cues to ensure a comprehensive response.

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    The person that expresses their opinions or showcases their feelings very openly would be my best friend. She always talks about her feelings and never keeps anything shut or just reserves it until she just completely breaks down. I noticed this pattern when she would talk about herself or her feelings whenever something terrible happens like for example if someone starts a fight she would openly say or express her opinion towards this person. She would be like no you're doing something wrong even though no one else would openly say to them. She would also express her feelings if she was wronged during that situation. She would be like you've hurt me and I don't think I can forgive you. I feel very comfortable with this because at least I know that my friend is honest and she wouldn't lie to me for no reason. Even if she felt like it she would probably just admit it. She would just say oh I was gonna lie to you but I can't and I really do appreciate this about her because she genuinely is someone that brightens up my day with her honest opinions and I love it when she shows her feelings very openly to everyone because at least she's not hiding a different face under that mask.

    Band 6-7

    Here I would like to talk about my sister and she is very close to me. She always in a mood of we can say Punjabi, Chulbuli like so I really liked her and she is introvert and she always can say anything to me directly without any hesitation so she finds me always a good listener so she can tell anything to me. I give her this opportunity to tell me anything related to her personal life, her professional life and moreover I am feeling very lucky because she never open up with anyone else this much the way she open up with me and she is very straight forward but sometime if she feel exhausted so she always came to me and tell me about the things she don't like, she don't understand I really love to help her whenever she is feeling low and also she likes to watch movie with me, we also go out with each other and we really enjoy each other's company every time we are together so yes this is my sister she is like all world to me I really love her.

    Band 6-7

    I have a friend, Ritika. She's very jolly and bubbly personality and I like it when she opens up about everything without even thinking twice. It is kind of both negative and positive part of her personality but I perceive it in a positive way because I am very introverted person. I don't like to open up and talk about my feelings with others that much and after talking to her, after watching her, how she speaks to others about her feelings and make others feel hurt. I think that would be one of the admiring characteristics for me of her.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about my best friend Sukhman. We met first time in a school in a kindergarten and there has been 15 hours since our friendship and I'm blessed to have a friend like that because she expressed her feelings so openly. I remember an incident when we went for a trip as a summer trip to the Sukhna Lake there we have a disagreement on the topic that one stranger came to us and asked for the guidance to the cafe but the and I start guiding him the way that go straight and then take left but she said then she interrupts and says no just takes go straight and take right on that point I I got angry and in fact we both use the misuse miswords for each other then she came to me and says me sorry for all the aggression that she shows to me and for ignoring me for some time so I feel blessed to have her in fact I know I noticed many times that whenever she is angry instead of keeping the jealous and contradiction in her mind she just clear it out with the person moreover she is more familiar with my family that whenever she feel awkward she says to my mother that she is feeling awkward and then in this way she expressed all her feelings in fact she is extrovert so she can easily communicate with the strangers more openly rather than me I'm blessed to have a friend like that this because she doesn't overbites whatever doesn't backbites whatever is in her mind she clearly express it to me instead of keeping it in her mind and this in this way in balance our friendship and help us to

    Band 6-7

    So the person who openly shares all the feelings is my father, so he is very good at this skill because whenever he is sad or happy, his facial expressions and the way of talking and treating the person in front of him is very, which shows that he is actually sad or happy. So I came to know this when we gave him a surprise on his birthday and he was so overwhelmed with that surprise. He actually described each and everything, what he loved about the surprise, how he felt about the surprise, how he felt about us when we planned about the surprise. And it is quite impressive that a person can share his feelings so openly and in such a detailed manner and which will not even feel fake or absurd, but it is so natural and does not even make you feel question about that person. It is very important to be such a person who can share his feelings openly because it is a best way to communicate your feelings to another person when you are freely open to all the feelings, the person gets to know you much better and he will know what hurts you, what makes you happy, what things annoy you, what will irritate you and will act accordingly so that those things are and can make better improvations over them. Yes, thank you.

    Band 6-7

    So, the person I am going to talk to about who expresses his feelings very openly would be none other than my friend Matthew. In fact, our friendship goes a long way back when we met 6 years back in college to begin with. I will tell you a very small incident which had happened when we were in college when he was very expressive and was very sad, that was when he had scored a self-goal. He was lost in tears, sulking in a corner, talking to nobody at that time. I and my other friends were startled, confused, did not know what to do. We immediately rushed by his side to help him. We tried consoling him, however, it was up to no use. He still felt very sad and then we called up his mother to see what can be done. And that was when we realized the solution to his problem was by praying. He was a very spiritual person and thus praying actually helped to ease up his mind a lot. And that is the reason why he had always carried a Bible with him. So we started talking to him about the pros and cons of his very sensitive nature and the problem of him being very naive. We often discussed this amongst ourselves and came up with a plan to make him feel better. Most of us would go by his side, talking to him, realizing what the actual problem was. And then this regular communication along with the help of the Bible had actually helped him to feel a lot better. And I personally think this spirituality is the solution. In particular, the Bible that he had had is the solution to his problem in all sense.

    Band 6-7

    Every person has a special person in their life. So first of all, I would like to say that, that one person I described here, that is my father. He is a great personality. And when I was a child, I shared everything with my father. One thing that I am sure, that I was a child, in the school, there is a happening in my school, one boy kicked me, and then after that I came home, and I said to my father, one boy has kicked me, please come to my school. My father came to school and then complained for that boy. And then after that he beat the boy with the principal's sword. So I am very glad that my father is very supportive and very helpful in our study also. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    A person who shows his or her feeling very openly around me is definitely my dad, whom I have seen since my childhood to be able to confront and put forward his opinion without any hesitation as well. Whenever he feels something is going wrong with him or someone has done something wrong, he openly goes and confronts that person and tell that person straight forward what he felt bad about instead of making up a story or being diplomatic. If he is right, if he is wrong, he always apologizes to someone else as well. With maturity and time, with time being and maturity, I came to know his behavior about the things because I have seen him expressing his feelings to my mom and to us as well. But recently, I have experienced this more when I got at an age where I am more understanding the situation and saw my dad confronting a situation to one of his very good friend about what he felt bad about, ungood about, both, about a situation between them. And I really feel that's a good personality and way to maintain a bond, the quality he has because when you confront someone and doesn't keep anything inside you, the bond between the two person is enhanced and that's what my father believes in and instead of thinking a lot and feeling bad and bringing burden on his own heart, he rather try to

    Band 6-7

    If I would have to talk about a person who shows his feelings very openly, it would be my best friend Ame. Ame has always been really open and sensitive since I have known him. He is a little bit shy, but whoever is his friend, he is very open to him. He talks very clearly. Whenever he feels ignored or sad, he talks about it. He never suppresses his feelings and I have been noticing it since the day I have met him. We have known each other from a quite long time and he has been a sensitive and open person. I remember one time when I didn't take his calls for 2 or 3 days straight. He openly told me that he felt ignored and didn't like that kind of act. I feel that this is wrong and right at the same time. I believe his behavior is correct because by suppressing feelings, we are not achieving anything. But at the same time, oversharing our feelings with anyone who is not our friend or doesn't care about us can leave us heartbroken. They can use our feelings.

    Band 6-7

    A person who I personally know who expresses their feeling very openly is my sister. She used to be a person who was a pushover. She was very docile and timid, where people started taking advantage of this fact and would say things to her where she would not be able to respond appropriately. However, during her teenage years, she developed the habit of becoming open with her feelings as well as becoming a frank person. Moreover, she started wearing her heart on her sleeve. She turned into an expressive and frank person. This is a trait which I find very admirable and inspiring. I believe all of us should say what's on our mind instead of trying to be diplomatic all the time or trying to conceal our feelings or emotions. Additionally, it also helps prevent any malice or harbour different emotions compared to what the other person is saying. This will help keep the communication transparent and build a strong as well as healthy bond. So, I believe we all should try to inculcate this among ourselves.
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